Unit 2 Wildlife protection Reading and thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册

Unit2 Wildlife Protection Reading and Thinking 2 Do you know this creature? Tibetian Antelope 藏羚羊 Antelopes lives in the plains of Tibet, Qinghai and Xinjiang. They suffer some attacks, because of their valuable fur. Hunters shoot them and use their furs to make profits. The species was hunted and was driven into the danger of extinction. 📖 UNIT2 WILDLIFE PROTECTION Reading and Thinking BEFORE READING Look at the pictures in the text. What do you think it is mainly about? It must be about the Tibetan antelopes. BEFORE READING Read the title and can you figure out what type of text is it? Argumentation(议论文) Exposition(说明文) Journal(日志) Time Place What ? Who ? Why? WHILE READING 🌏 Learn about protecting endangered animals Journal What I see? What I hear? What I think? Divide it into three parts. Para _______: What I see Para _______: What I hear Para _______: What I think 1-2 3-6 7 Match the main idea with each paragraph. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 Para. 6 Para. 7 A. The bad times for the Tibetan antelope. B. The guide, Zhaxi, and the Changtang National Nature Reserve. C. Measures were taken to save this species from extinction. D. We should learn to live in harmony with nature. E. Tibetan antelopes are in danger. F. The reason why we observe Tibetan antelopes. G. The good effects the measures have had. 1.What does “A DAY IN THE CLOUDS” imply? A.The trip was made by air. B.The trip was at a high altitude（海拔）. C.The trip was made on a cloudy day. D.The fur of Tibetan antelopes is like clouds. 2.What's the main idea of paragraph 5? A.Great efforts were made to protect Tibetan antelopes. B.The volunteers watched over the antelopes to keep them safe from attacks. C.The government took measures to protect Tibetan antelopes. D.Bridges and gates were built to let Tibetan antelopes move easily. B A 3.Why were Tibetan antelopes removed from the endangered species list? A.Because the measures are effective. B.Because there are no threats to them. C.Because their population has recovered. D.Because they don't need protection any longer. 4.Which of the following is NOT true according to what happened to Tibetan antelopes in the 1980s and 1990s? A.Tibetan antelopes suffered habitat loss. B.The antelope population dropped sharply. C.Tibetan antelopes were shot by hunters to make profits. D.New roads and railways were built for Tibetan antelopes. 5.How did the writer feel in the evening? A.Worried.　　　 B.Hopeless. C.Excited. D.Relaxed. C D A 1. Why did the writer visit Tibet? 2. What does “the air is thin” imply? The writer visited to observe Tibetan antelpoes. It implies that the Tibetan antelopes live ______ above sea level. high Implied meaning is suggested but not directly expressed, i.e. you guess the meaning based on what you know. Paragraph 1 Paragragh 1 The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we’re here — to observe Tibetan antelopes. The Tibetan antelope lves high above sea level. 定语从句 这就是...的原因 Paragragh 1 This is why we’re here — to observe Tibetan antelopes. 这就是...的原因 （why 引导表语从句+结果） This is why the audience all like the performer. 这就是为什么观众都喜欢那个演员。 那就是我们积极参与社会活动的原因。 That’s why we take an active part in social activities. Paragragh 1 That/This/It is why + 结果　那/ 这就是为什么…… That/This/It is because + 原因　那/ 这是因为…… Tom was late for work this morning. That was because he was stuck in traffic. 今天早上汤姆上班迟到了，那是因为他遇上了堵车。 The reason why Tom was late for work this morning was that he was stuck in traffic. 今天早上汤姆上班迟到的原因是他遇上了堵车。 Paragraph 2 Why are Tibetan antelopes in danger? They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur. Paragragh 2 Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I’m struck by their beauty. I’m also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur. 现在分词做时间状语 am/is/are being done 现在进行时下的被动语态 Paragragh 2 Watching them move slowly, I’m struck by their beauty. 现在分词作状语 从时间上看 现在分词的一般式表示的动作与谓语动词表示的动作同时发生或几乎同时发生； 从语态上看 现在分词往往表示主动的动作，它的逻辑主语就是句子的主语。 Paragragh 2 Practice ________(be) ill，the athlete couldn’t take part in the marathon. ________(turn) right，you will find the stadium where we train. The mother died，_________(leave) a lot of money for her children. He sat at the table，________(read) China Daily. There is a dead antelope _______(hunt) by hunters. Being   Turning leaving reading hunted Paragragh 2 Watching them move slowly, I’m struck by their beauty. be stuck be stuck 接介词in，指“困在”某个地方、“陷于”某种困境麻烦等 Seven of students were stuck in the lift for over an hour. The car wheels were stuck in the mud. strike-struck-struck 击打；罢工 be struck by…: 被…打动/触动 Paragraph 3 1. Who is Zhaxi? 2. What is Zhaxi's attitude toward protecting the wildlife? He is the guide and a villager from Changtang, and he works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. To Zhaxi, the land is sacred, and protecting the wildlife is a way of life. He thinks that to save the animals is to save ourselves. Paragragh 3 My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We’re not trying to save the animals,” he says, “Actually, we’re trying to save ourselves.” Paragraph 4 What caused the population of antelopes to drop sharply in the 1980s and1990s? Hunters shot antelopes to make profit. Some new roads and railways were built. Paragragh 4 The1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope. The population dropped by more than 50 percent.Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits. Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built. as引导原因状语 Paragraph 5 1. What did people do to help protect the Tibetan antelopes? Set up National Nature Reserve. Volunteers watch over the antelopes day and night. Added bridges and gates to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains. Paragragh 5 In order to save this species from extinction, the Chinese government placed it under national protection. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains. keep... adj. Paragraph 6 What facts proved that the measures were effective? The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list. Paragragh 6 The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection programs, since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared. since引导原因状语从句 Paragraph 7 How does the writer feel about modern life? How do you know? The writer thinks modern life goes against nature, because he says we must change our way of life if we really want to protect wildlife and the planet. Paragragh 7 In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, but if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet. 宾语从句 条件状从 Paragragh 7 Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet. only+ 状语（从句）”位于句首引起部分倒装 “ only + 状语（副词 / 介词短语 / 从句）”提至句首以示强调时， 后面的句子或主句要用部分倒装，即把助动词、情态动词或be 动词提到主语前面。 Paragragh 8 Only then did I recognize him. 直到那时我才认出他。 Only in this way can we calm the little girl down. 只有用这种方式我们才能让这个小女孩冷静下来。 Only when he told me did I know details of his trip. 只有当他告诉我时我才知道了他旅行的细节。 Read the sentences below，and decide if each idea is the literal meaning（L） of the text or only implied（l） by the text. EXAMPLE 　I　 The Tibetan antelope lives high above sea level.（This is implied by“The air is thin”.） Literal meaning is the usual, basic meaning of the words, i.e. exactly what the words say. Implied meaning is suggested but not directly expressed, i.e. you guess the meaning based on what you know. Tips Practice 32 　　 When they first saw the antelopes，they were very far away. 　　 We should not buy goods made from endangered animals. 　　 Human activities are threatening animals and plants. 　　 The Tibetan antelope is not an endangered species now. I I I L （Implied by“we can just make out a herd of graceful animals”. Implied by“They are being hunted，illegally，for their valuable fur”and“Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits”.） Implied by“The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants”and“the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared”. （The same meaning as“in June 2015，the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list”.） Practice 33 Practice Learn about elephants by reading and completing the passage with the correct forms of the words. hunter illegally reserve attack exist plain harmony threat Herds of elephants used to live on the _____________ of Africa and in the forests of Asia. But today，they face a serious _____________ from_____________. These large animals are being killed ___________ for their body parts that are considered valuable. In order to save them，some countries have created _______where they can live in peace and safety. However，the_________ on them will continue as long as interest in buying elephant products _________. To achieve ________between humans and animals，the world must protect these beautiful creatures. plains threat hunters illegally reserves attacks exists harmony 34 Today,I made a trip to observe Tibetan antelopes. I 1. _____________ (strike) by their beauty when I watched them moving slowly across the green grass.I was also reminded of the danger they were in. was struck My guide Zhaxi told me Tibetan antelopes suffered a lot in 2._______ 1980s and 1990s.The population 3. ________ (drop) sharply because of shooting and habitat 4.____ (lose).Luckily,the government took 5._______ (effect) measures to save this species. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night 6._________(keep) them safe from 7._________(attack). the dropped loss effective to keep attacks Practice Finally,with all the efforts,the antelope population has recovered and 8._______ June 2015,the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list.However,the government does not intend to stop the protection programmes, 9.______________ the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.  Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop 10. ________ (be) a threat to wildlife and to our planet. since/because being in Practice 📖 UNIT2 WILDLIFE PROTECTION Reading and Thinking 🌏 Learn about protecting endangered animals Thank You For Your Attention！ x264 0.128.2216+688+32 a17ff54 tMod [8-bit@4:2:0 X86] $$